What is slot racing? Slot car racing is racing with miniature cars on a track. An electrical engine powers the cars. The motor is connected to a guide that is positioned under the chassis of the model. To the guide are copper braids connected and is positioned in a slot in the middle of parallel rails. The slot car gets speed if the driver gives power to the rails by means of a hand held controller.MATERIAL The materials you can use for this challenge are prime gray, polyamide and transparent resin. Make sure you read the design guides to make your slot car model 3D printable.OVERALL DIMENSIONSTo make sure your design fits around the motor, chassis, axels and wheels you can download this 3D file and model your design around it. Your car must not be wider than 83mm. The length of your car should not exceed 200mm and the height is limited to 70mm.PRIZES We will select 1 winning design. The winner will get his or her own print and a 20% discount on his or her next order in the 3D print lab.WHO CAN ENTER This challenge is open to all designers, professional and amateur, regardless of sex, age or nationality.CHALLENGE PERIOD Submissions will be accepted up to 23:59 Central European Time, February 16th, 2013.HOW TO PARTICIPATE There is no limit on the number of entries per contestant. To enter, you need to upload your design(s) on the challenge page. Don’t forget to provide a clear explanation (under ‘description’) in at least 50 words and tell us in what material your design needs te be printed.
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